YMCA

[Towntalk]

The Youngstown YMCA has a long and illustrious history, serving the Youngstown community since 1883. Starting as a retreat to protect the values of young farmers moving to the city for work, the YMCA is now a cornerstone of the community and the start of many valuable community institutions.

For instance, in 1884 a reading room was opened at the Y to enrich the lives of its young men. In 1906, the reading room expanded to include an educational director and eventually grew into the Youngstown Law School - known today as Youngstown State University. Additionally, long-time local radio station, WKBN, housed its earliest broadcasting studios on the third floor of the YMCA.

Source:

http://www.youngstownymca.org/aboutymca.php

[Towntalk]

I guess they did.

If I'm not mistaken the local YMCA started out as a "reading room" whatever those were.

[northside lurker]

LOL, I guess they grew a little over the years!

[Towntalk]

Youngstown's first YMCA